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Charles Middleton
Born 1874-10-02Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA
Charles Brown Middleton (October 3, 1874 – April 22, 1949) was an American stage and film actor. During a film career that began at age 46 and lasted almost 30 years, he appeared in nearly 200 films as well as numerous plays. Sometimes credited as Charles B. Middleton, he is perhaps best remembered for his role as the villainous emperor Ming the Merciless in the three Flash Gordon serials made between 1936 and 1940.
Screen work
Movies & roles
The Boy from MercuryMing the Merciless (Archive Footage)Going Hollywood: The '30s(archive footage)Dance of the CookoosCommandantA Look at the World of 'Soylent Green'Self (archive footage)Peril from the Planet MongoMing the MercilessFlash Gordon: The Deadly Ray From MarsMing the MercilessPurple Death from Outer SpaceMing the MercilessSpaceship to the UnknownMing the Merciless (archive footage)The Last BanditBlindfolded Circuit RiderThe Decision of Christopher BlakePresident in Dream (uncredited)Jiggs and Maggie in CourtMr. Burton, an AttorneyStation WestSheriffFeudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'Townsman (uncredited)Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream HouseWrecker (uncredited)Here Comes TroubleReporter (uncredited)My Girl TisaRoleThe PretenderWilliam the butlerGunfightersSheriff #1 (uncredited)Welcome StrangerFarmer Pinkett (uncredited)The Sea of GrassCharley - Saloon Owner (uncredited)The KillersFarmer (uncredited)Spook BustersMr. StilesStrangler of the SwampFerryman DouglasHow DOooo You DoSheriff Hayworth